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giblet said:
All of that played a part in the cancellation of what was a fantastic supercar event at the Jenny Wren inn. Fond memories of being a passenger in a F40 being piloted at good pace on countryside roads and the bonkers GT2 passenger ride that resulted in us diving down a side lane to evade the old bill
I don't have many dreams but going out in an F40 is one of them, you lucky bugger!thetapeworm said:
giblet said:
All of that played a part in the cancellation of what was a fantastic supercar event at the Jenny Wren inn. Fond memories of being a passenger in a F40 being piloted at good pace on countryside roads and the bonkers GT2 passenger ride that resulted in us diving down a side lane to evade the old bill
I don't have many dreams but going out in an F40 is one of them, you lucky bugger!Mallard126 said:
thetapeworm said:
giblet said:
All of that played a part in the cancellation of what was a fantastic supercar event at the Jenny Wren inn. Fond memories of being a passenger in a F40 being piloted at good pace on countryside roads and the bonkers GT2 passenger ride that resulted in us diving down a side lane to evade the old bill
I don't have many dreams but going out in an F40 is one of them, you lucky bugger!
Since then it's been posters, models and always choosing the F40 over the 959 in "The Duel: Test Drive II" and any other motoring game with one in and while I've been in the company of them a few times I've never actually sat in one, static or moving, as prices rocketed I just decided it was never to be but maybe I'll get lucky one day.
That said just some car-based excitement might be nice, I've been in a bit of a motoring wilderness due to my daft head keeping me inside and crap cars making me embarrassed to go to meets even if I was capable of stepping outside, hopefully things will change in both departments.
thetapeworm said:
That said just some car-based excitement might be nice, I've been in a bit of a motoring wilderness due to my daft head keeping me inside and crap cars making me embarrassed to go to meets even if I was capable of stepping outside, hopefully things will change in both departments.
I can’t help sorting your head out, other than to just urge you to get out there.As for a recent stable of un-PH cars, I’m in the same club I’m afraid, (although my Kangoo Van RS197 should be quite mental if I ever get the time to finish it, but it will still just be a 20 year old Van).
If the mediocracy of your current fleet is leaving you embarrassed, get yourself down to The Festival of the Unexceptional this summer. I went last year and is was a really pleasant day out.
Edited by 105.4 on Tuesday 31st May 10:35
I'd be up for karting once things are a bit calmer my end, was a miracle I could host the last raid, things are getting better from the end of this month and I'll be back to normal back end of summer and can start enjoying life again. I think we should definitely try to get some regular stuff happening especially over autumn/winter.
Tapeworm, if you ever need a blast out in something random (random because God knows what will be working at that moment) with no awkward conversation just choose the album and the fast food stop, drop me a message.
Tapeworm, if you ever need a blast out in something random (random because God knows what will be working at that moment) with no awkward conversation just choose the album and the fast food stop, drop me a message.
Very nostalgic thread.
It does seem something happened to take the fun out of group drives. Maybe it was when then got popular.
I definitely had an issue a few times with the group separating out and there being pressure to catch up. Ok on the open roads but not great going through villages.
It does seem something happened to take the fun out of group drives. Maybe it was when then got popular.
I definitely had an issue a few times with the group separating out and there being pressure to catch up. Ok on the open roads but not great going through villages.
Well the roads are still there and are just as good!
I’m up for organising a small early Dales drivers run from the Leeds area but I can’t set a date yet. It’ll be July or August and I think I’d limit it to 7 or 8 cars max? I’d certainly not be precious about what model cars turn up!
I have a map for a previous Leeds tunnel run (early doors making noise in all the Leeds city centre tunnels - they’re generally not in residential areas). Happy to pass that on if someone else wants to organise.
I’m up for organising a small early Dales drivers run from the Leeds area but I can’t set a date yet. It’ll be July or August and I think I’d limit it to 7 or 8 cars max? I’d certainly not be precious about what model cars turn up!
I have a map for a previous Leeds tunnel run (early doors making noise in all the Leeds city centre tunnels - they’re generally not in residential areas). Happy to pass that on if someone else wants to organise.
Grant.C said:
giveitfish said:
I’m up for organising a small early Dales drivers run from the Leeds area but I can’t set a date yet. It’ll be July or August and I think I’d limit it to 7 or 8 cars max?
I'd love to be on the shortlist if you do a run from Leeds.
....would be great to be included Tbh i'd be happy if a bunch of likeminded folk just wanted to meet up at The Motorist (or wherever) on a particular date
Karting…..
Tockwith Airfield, just off the A1 near Wetherby, using petrol biz-Le Mans karts, (whatever they are?).
15 min qualifying & 45 minutes race, (consisting of two man teams sharing the driving) = 93 per team ( 46.50 per person). Minimum of 8 teams required, (16 drivers).
30 min qualifying & 90 minute race, (consisting of three man teams) = 135 ( 45 per person). Minimum of ten teams required, (30 drivers).
http://www.uk-go-karting.com/tracks/yorkshire/tock...
They do Sunday sessions as well, which is the only day I’d be able to make.
Let’s put aside which specific Sunday for now and just see if we can get the numbers?
Copy & paste with your name below if you’re genuinely interested please?
105.4
Mallard126
Tockwith Airfield, just off the A1 near Wetherby, using petrol biz-Le Mans karts, (whatever they are?).
15 min qualifying & 45 minutes race, (consisting of two man teams sharing the driving) = 93 per team ( 46.50 per person). Minimum of 8 teams required, (16 drivers).
30 min qualifying & 90 minute race, (consisting of three man teams) = 135 ( 45 per person). Minimum of ten teams required, (30 drivers).
http://www.uk-go-karting.com/tracks/yorkshire/tock...
They do Sunday sessions as well, which is the only day I’d be able to make.
Let’s put aside which specific Sunday for now and just see if we can get the numbers?
Copy & paste with your name below if you’re genuinely interested please?
105.4
Mallard126
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